Head of Product Section Mérida 1 (m/f/d)

LEONI; Mérida; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Major Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

LEONI is seeking a senior Production Engineering leader in Mérida, Mexico. The role oversees the Production Engineering organization, drives initiatives, governance, and budget planning to support wiring harness production.

You will lead multiple engineering units, push continuous improvement, coach teams and ensure standards are met across plant operations with strong Lean/Six Sigma discipline and advanced English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Manufacturing or Production Engineering within the automotive industry, with wiring harness manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing Production/Plant/Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, VAVE, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan and related Industrial Engineering methodologies.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises the Production Engineering org unit according to defined objectives and KPIs.
• Designs and leads initiatives with regard to Production Engineering.
• Takes responsibility for standards, governance and processes in area of responsibility.
• Defines and steers budgets for the development of activities within area of responsibility.
• Manages and supervises multiple org units within Production Engineering.
• Proposes and implements measures for improving team performance, organizational flexibility, diversity, succession planning, coaching, change management and personal growth.
• Functional accountability for Production Engineering on plant level.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

VAVE

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plan

Industrial Engineering methodologies

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Company Description

LEONI is a global leading provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. With around 95,000 employees in 23 countries and consolidated sales of EUR 3.9 billion in 2025 (excluding the former Automotive Cable Solutions division), we are a leading supplier of complex wiring systems and customer-specific cable harnesses.

Since 2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, a global technology company headquartered in China. Together, we are shaping the future of mobility. Join us and help drive the transformation of the automotive world.

Job Description

• Manages and supervises the Production Engineering org unit according to defined objectives and KPIs.
• Designs and leads initiatives with regard to Production Engineering
• Takes responsibility for standards, governance and processes in area of responsibility
• Defines and steers budgets for the development of activities within area of responsibility
• Manages and supervises multiple org units within Production Engineering
• Proposes and implements measures for improving team performance, organizational flexibility, diversity, succession planning, coaching, change management and personal growth
• Functional accountability for Production Engineering on plant level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in Manufacturing or Production Engineering within the automotive industry, with proven experience in wiring harness manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing Production Engineering, Plant Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, VAVE, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and Industrial Engineering methodologies
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).

Additional Information

• Weekly pay, Major Medical Insurance, and Life Insurance.
• Additional benefits and compensation details will be explained during the interview process.